Landlords are unfairly evicting tenants in Dubai to raise price. There is a huge difference between renewed and new leases in Dubai. Since they must follow the RERA calculator to raise the rent as per DLD guidelines if they renew with previous tenants, the landlords give eviction notices and hike the rents significantly.
I was evicted by my previous landlord after I received an eviction notice to sell the apartment. However, it came to my attention that the apartment was rented out again and the apartment was not sold. I fetched the ejari of the new tenant and proceeded to Rental Dispute Center (RDC) to register a case. First you have to register a case, in my case the timeline was as follows:
Day 1 – Registered case
Day 6 – Defendant to respond, the defendant asked to postpone the hearing
Day 14 – Online session with judge and defendant, claimant requesting for more time to submit justification
Day 15 – Submit justification
Day 23 – Verdict, Decision Approved, Defendant has to pay for damages
The Defendant must pay the difference of the tenant’s previous rent and current rent and any other charges such as transportation. Broker charges are not covered. The legal fees that were paid to Dubai Land Department (DLD) will be paid too. Lawyer fees I don’t think are covered.
After the verdict, the defendant has 14 days to submit an appeal, which got rejected.
You need to then file for enforcing the verdict and the time line is as follows:
Day 1 (24 dec) – Submit the case, there is a travel ban on the defendant and a notification is sent to RTA, DLD & DED.
Day 3 – Defendant requested to pay in installments, RDC approved it for 2 installments.
Day 7 – Due date for first payment
Day 11 – Defendant made payment
Day 14 – Amount received (Payment is made through Noqodi which takes around 2 days to transfer it to your account)
The main challenge was to find the new tenant’s ejari. You can use the website below to get assistance with the entire process.
https://dxbtenantrescue.com/

Hi guys, keen to hear your thoughts on a recent incident faced in NSW Sydney as tenants.
Been renting and living in a small duplex home with my partner for about a year and things were going well until the first inspection was carried out by our REA when lease was due for renewal.
She noticed there were shower leaks and some dampness around our bathroom walls near the floor. Apparently water has been leaking from inside the walls of the shower. I’m not sure if this is a common or niche problem in houses but it didn’t bother us enough for us to raise this observation as an issue to the REA. We genuinely did not know there was a shower leak issue that needs to be reported. Prior to this unfortunate incident we’ve been reporting things like AC not being cool and smoke alarm not working. We pay our rent on time and have not missed any so I’d like to think we are generally good tenants.
The landlord has covered the costs of the shower leak repair for both ensuite and common bathrooms. However in our master bedroom the floorboards (made of bamboo) have been damaged slightly with water leaking out from the shower dampening it. The REA said the landlord would like us to work on this repair. As bamboo tiles seems to be phasing out, it was tough looking for supplies in the market with the original coloured tiles and clip-on system. We looked for alternative solutions but failed to resolved as no handyman or service vendors were able to find supply of the original tiles.
The REA sent a vendor over to for a quote amounting to more than $2000 and that covers replacing nearly the full bedroom as the clip-on floorboards needs to fit in nicely one by one (like a jigsaw puzzle if you get what I mean). The area damaged was only a relatively small area covering less than 10 affected floorboards but now approximately 30-40 floorboards will need to be replaced.
Is it reasonable of us to put forth a request to the REA to split this floorboard repair costs with the landlord as the repair costs are way too high for us? Both landlord and REA are expecting us to bear full costs because as tenants we failed to report the shower leak issue in time to prevent dampening of the floorboards. Are we 100% liable if we genuinely did not know that water was leaking out from inside the walls?

Very nice 2bed 2bath off Raintree and 101 1650$ a month
Got offered a job in CO and will be moving, looking for someone to take over our lease (ends in February) I spoke with the office and they will switch everything over to the new tenant, it is not a sublease, you can renew in February. No security deposit just need 2x rent. PM me for pictures, name of complex is Scottsdale Horizons, very quite and nice area, good management, units in great shape. Available July 7th move in date.

The more people who are aware of these resources, the more people will be able to pushback on landlords trying to rip them off. Share this with anyone you know who is renting, so that they have this info handy when times comes for Lease Renewal.
Here are a few tips that have helped me get better results out of these negotiations:
tldr; Generate a letter using the Negotiation Kit and use this when responding to the increase notice. Make sure to do this as early as possible as NCAT only has a 30 day window from notice. Having other properties as examples can also help when negotiating.
1. Do Proactive Research

• In the 6 months coming up to your lease renewal, do your research and get an idea of the avg. rent for similar properties in your area. Generally, we get an offer of about $30-$50 above market at the minimum
• I usually just save a search on realestate.com.au and check it out every now and then. Whenever you see something similar to your property, Screenshot as many details of the listing as possible (as it will be deleted). Do this with everything relevant you find. Won't be enough to hold up in NCAT but will help you get your point across

2. Respond Quickly - 30 Day NCAT Window

• You will only have 30 days after receiving the notice to apply to NCAT for an excessive rental increase notice - FairTrading for reference
• NCAT isn't going to be the most stress-free route for you go through. However, this is realistically the most accessible method for you to dispute the increase. The property manager will take you a lot more seriously while you are still able to apply for this, so make sure to kickoff negotiations early

3. Tenants Union of NSW Negotiation Kit

• The Negotiation Kit generates a letter outlining the avg. rent within a postcode, using rental bond data; and additionally outlines the factors taken into consideration by NCAT in determining fair rent
• This tool was ultimately what i believe got me across the line in my last negotiation. It provides hard evidence of the actual avg. rent in your area, while also reminding the property manager that you are aware of the fact that you can dispute the increase
• I would approach negotiations by generating a letter and attaching this as a part of your first response to the Rental Increase

4. Don't be a D**\*

• If you approach negotiations by bombarding them with messages and taking out your stress on them, you're just giving them a good reason to instruct the landlord to not budge on the price
• You don't have to be kind, but be professional. At the end of the day, you don't want to go through the stress of taking this to NCAT, or moving out and they know that as well

Following these steps seriously helped my luck with property managers. I am hoping it will also help you guys.

I live at Apartment X in Florida from August 2023 to July 2024, and renewed my lease for August 2024 to July 2025. Someone marked as an ownemanager from the leasing company signed the lease, sent it back, and that was it. Shortly after I renewed, the property was sold to new owners/management and the new leasing company said they are not honoring any of renewed leases the apartments tenants may have signed and if we want to stay for the new year we need to sign their own lease which has much higher rent. My renewed lease includes the verbiage "26.4 (g) This Lease Contract binds subsequent owners."
I contacted a lawyer thru Florida's Lawyer Referral Service and he said he will do something for $1100 but will not make any guarantees. My question is: Why? How is this not an open-and-shut? How can he lose this? The verbiage of the contract that was signed by both parties at that time says new owners are held to it, right? It seems pretty straightforward to me. I don't mind the fee if I knew that I'd be able to continue living here but the way the lawyer said no guarantees makes me think somehow this whole case is doomed and will just be a waste of my money.
Someone please shed some light on this.

Step 1: Establish state-wide zoning rules for residential and downtown areas that will be universal and simple. Create a highly permissive standard and ban more restrictive zoning rules.
Step 2: Subsidize housing construction by giving developers massive tax breaks for single family homes and multi-story housing units for a period of 10 years. Further tax breaks on purchase/sale of new homes built after law is passed within 10 year window.
Step 3: A property tax that gets higher for anyone owning more than one single family home. The tax goes up by 50% on additional property for each additional single family home you own. (To include sub-companies in which that person/entity have an ownership interest) This tax would be applied to snowbirds who live less than half the year in Maine. The tax would not apply to business properties.
Step 4: Render it illegal to rent out a single family home except one already under lease at the time these laws are passed. Those leases may be renewed with the individual tenants, but after they leave the properties can no longer be rented out. It will remain legal to rent out rooms within a single family home if you personally live in that home full time.

TL;DR need advice on how to go about contacting or how to find more contact info for my landlord that I just found out is different than who I believed.
Apologies in advance for the long-windedness. Questions are at the end
So I asked a question in this sub a bit ago about trying to avoid having to pay rent if I broke my lease because I knew they wouldn’t rent my apartment because they plan to flip it. Most people told me to just ask to see if they would be amenable to ending the lease early.
So I did that last week only to be told I would need to talk to the owner. I had been on the phone with the maintenance dept of the management company because of an ongoing issue they have still not resolved, so I thought they meant I just had to talk to someone else so I asked to be transferred. They said they couldn’t do that. So I asked if they had a direct line so I wouldn’t have to go through the automated prompts again. They said no. So I asked if calling the office or using the text line would be better. He said, “no, that’s all for the management company. We are hired by the owner. You would have to talk to the owner directly if you had a question about the lease.” I was a bit dumbfounded by this because I had never been given any other information. My former landlord sold my building at the end of February and just told us that we would be contacted by [first name last name] realty on how to pay rent for March. The next day I had a letter from [3 letters] management with an intro and how to pay my rent. We were given a phone number to call and a different one to text. Around that time I got a text from the text number who identified himself as same [first name last name] from [3 letters] management. So at this point, I assumed he was my landlord. I did ask the maintenance guy if he could just tell me the name of the owner and he said he knew it but couldn’t give out that information.
I was kind of at a loss at this point and venting to my friend and he told me I could look up the property records online. The owner is an LLC that was created about a month before buying my building. I only have a PO Box address in a city 2+ hours from my apt. I really don’t want to mail a letter asking for them to contact me about mutually ending the lease early. I had been hesitant just to ask the management company when I thought they were the landlord just because of how difficult they have made this. I have to imagine a landlord that hasn’t made themselves known and is also kicking out of everyone from the building to flip it is not going to be helpful. I tried googling and the AI overview states that a landlord must notify tenants who the new owner is but when I click into the articles, nothing I have found explicitly states this.
So my questions are:
Was someone supposed to tell me who my actual landlord was and how to contact them?
Are there other resources I can use to find out how to contact my landlord other than the P.O. Box?
Is it worth talking to a different person at the management company to see if they would be willing to give me more info?
Should I try to ask my old landlord for this info?
Has anyone else gone through something like this and what did you do?
TIA, ETA line breaks because mobile sucks

To any or all future tenants who are thinking of renting with Avenue Living, I say proceed with extreme caution. I went from $991.00 as a move-in incentive back in 2022, then in 2023, they raised it slightly to $1151.00, mind you this is a 2-bedroom suite in Edmonton, Alberta, now, we chose to stay another 6-months to see if it's still a good fit for us, it's not. We made mistakes of renewing our lease, they hiked it up to $1591.00 per month and the baseline rent for this place is $1609.00 for the unit. We tried to get the office to call us back so we could lower the rent by changing the lease to one-year, but no one there has the gull to call us back so we can talk with them. Avenue Living isn't the best place but is any place out there a good fit for anyone nowadays without them having fun robbing us dry for their own benefit? Anyways, I digress. Our tub paint is peeling, we tried to get them to fix that, shocker, they won't. Our window got a crack in it, they won't fix that either. This place has cockroaches and bugs roaming around the place every one in a while. They quit their move-in incentives. Be careful where you tread should you go with Avenue Living, they aren't the greatest and won't call back upon request should you need something fixed or talk to the landlords. Just to let you know.

I moved into an apartment in Brooklyn with my partner at the time in the fall. We broke up in March. I moved out in April. He has agreed to stay in the apartment through the remainder of the lease and pay the full rent. He does not plan on getting a roommate.
Anyone know if you can break a lease with no issues if the existing co-tenant is staying and paying full rent? Landlord is a management company that isn't easy to deal with.
I don't think this will happen, but part of me worries that he may be late or miss rent, and I won't know since we don't talk anymore. I don't want to be responsible for whatever happens from here on out.
Are there any risks to letting management know?

I want to negotiate with my current apartment for a discount on my rent plus parking with my apartment.
When we originally signed the lease, we signed for 6 months. I was able to get us a $130 discount, but they did try to negotiate adding a parking spot for a higher price. They sent us a lease renewal and now to renew we would be paying more than we are now even if we sign a 12 month lease.
I'm trying to figure out how to negotiate down the price to a $200 discount with a parking spot / just the $200 even discount / or current $130 discount with parking. I'm not sure what points I could use to accomplish this. We've been great tenants, ofc. Originally, the distance from the city and going to another apartment, as well as it being off season for them was our leveraging points.
Would appreciate any insights

I've been renting in eastern mass for 3 years now, but this is new. I met the roommate with the posting, I saw the place. Everything matched. The rental application is an adobe PDF, which isn't too much of a red flag the owner of the property isn't a big time landlord. I would be subletting for a few months until the lease renews then added to it.
Why on god's green earth do they need my bank information and credit card information?
My gut's saying it's a small time homeowner just renting out their first home making mistakes and being unprofessional, but I can't help feeling like this is a giant red flag. I've rented a half dozen places and nobody has ever requested my credit card number and credit limit. I'm obviously not going to give it to them, once they see my income and credit report that's all they need to know I'm a reliable tenant financially.... But I am skeptical the place is legit due to that extremely weird request.

My tenant does not want to renew the lease. He wants to give him a few months until he buys a house. I.e. I will lose my prime time to rent the house out. My house is expensive and my realtor telling me if I don’t have it ready before September, you may not be able to rent it out. In a nutshell, I will lose a lot of money.
Any thoughts? Can I hold him liable for the loss of that not being able to rent it out (assuming after good faith effort, couldn’t rent it out).

Located at 10161 Harwin Drive in West Houston, the industrial property spans 12,192 square feet. The lease was secured by Pressify Inc., a custom printing services provider for the apparel industry.

Summary of transaction details:

• Property Type: Industrial
• Transaction Amount: Not specified
• Tenant: Pressify Inc
• Landlord's Rep: Andy Parish & Lesley Rice - Partners Real Estate
• Tenant's Rep: Jacob Summers & Stephen Hazen - Oxford Partners

The lease negotiations for the industrial property were handled by Stephen Hazen and Jacob Summers from Oxford Partners, representing Pressify Inc. Lesley Rice and Andy Parish, from Partners Real Estate, acted as the landlord's representatives.
Learn More: Pressify Inc Leases 12,192 SF Industrial Space In Houston With Tenant's Rep Oxford Partners

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Noteworthy Events

The Lion King at DPAC

• Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
• Wed, May 15 - Sun, June 9
• $29.50+

Adult Recess at CCB Plaza

• Let your inner child shine as you play games, make crafts, and enjoy the fresh air during your lunch break!
• Wed, May 15
• 12-2 p.m.
• Free admission

Duke Baseball vs UNC at Jack Coombs Field

• Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 18

Bimbé Celebration at Rock Quarry Park

• This family-oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts, and traditions. This year's headliner: Monica!
• Sat, May 18
• 1-7 p.m.
• Free admission

Peter Pan at The Carolina Theatre

• This adventure begins at the London home of the Darling family, a typical evening in 1912, as the weary parents try to settle their children down for bed while the young ones insist on staying up late. Little do Wendy, John, and Michael know that a fantastic journey awaits them that night.
• Sat, May 18
• 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• $32+

DPW Limit Break at Durham Convention Center

• Wrestlers from all over the world will gather in one place for a night you won't forget.
• Sun, May 19
• 7 p.m.
• $25+

Multi-Day Events

The NGIN Cityscapes Summit at Durham Convention Center

• Hosted by national nonprofit, New Growth Innovation Network, prepare to connect with like-minded professionals and engage with purpose-driven organizations. Immerse yourself in workshops and captivating keynotes from renowned speakers, featuring three tracks of insightful sessions: Inclusive Capital, Community Wealth Building, and Reimagining Systems.
• Wed, May 15 - Fri, May 17
• Registration fees vary

Durham Greek Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church

• Enjoy fabulous Greek food, desserts, wine and beer in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Continuous Greek music and scheduled folk dance performances.
• Sat, May 18, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun, May 19, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Free admission

Historic Buildings Open House at West Point on the Eno Park

• Enjoy a look inside the historic McCown-Mangum House, Photography Museum, and Mill.
• Sat, May 18 and Sun, May 19
• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Free admission

Movies at The Carolina Theatre

• Libeled Lady
• Dirty Harry & Assault on Precinct 13
• Cat City
• Back to Black
• Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
• UHF

Monday, May 13

2 p.m.
Board Game Night at The Glass Jug in Downtown Durham
5 p.m.
Arts & Drafts at Fullsteam Brewery
6 p.m.
Disc Golf Putting League at The Glass Jug in RTP
6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
7 p.m.
Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Tuesday, May 14

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Bull City Beer Runners Run Club
• 7-8 p.m. - Puzzled Pints Game Night

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• 5:45-6:30 p.m. - Community Zumba Classes
• 6-8 p.m. - Music Bingo

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 6-8 p.m. - The Glass Jog Run Club
• 6-9 p.m. - Stitch & Sip

5:30 p.m.
Boxyard Run Club at Boxyard RTP
6 p.m.
In Other Words at Arcana
Duke Baseball vs College of Charleston at Jack Coombs Field
Bring Your Own Vinyl with Jaffar at Rubies on Five Points
Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
6:30 p.m.
Trivia at Durham Food Hall
Pony Ride at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
7 p.m.
Trivia at Beer Study Durham
Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR Durham
Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill
8 p.m.
Comedy Night at Bull City Ciderworks
Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons Trio at Kingfisher
Enter Shikari at Motorco Music Hall
Vision Video + Tears For The Dying at The Pinhook

Wednesday, May 15

Events at Atomic Empire

• 6:30 p.m. - Dragon Ball Fusion World Release Event
• 7 p.m. - Flesh and Blood Armory Event

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 12-2 p.m. - Hear & There: Daniel Delorenzo
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Game Night

Events at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

• 7-8 p.m. - Signature Wine Tasting
• 7-8:30 p.m. - Laughs Comedy Night

9 a.m.
Senior Short Game Clinic at Hillandale Golf Course
10:30 a.m.
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library at The Durham Hotel
12 p.m.
Adult Recess at CCB Plaza
3 p.m.
Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park
4 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesdays at Alley Twenty Six
5 p.m.
Free Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham
5:30 p.m.
Ride of Silence at CCB Plaza
6 p.m.
Queer Craft Night and Tarot with Joy at Arcana
Bimbe Community Block Party at Holton Career & Resource Center
Come Take a Flight With Us: A Bright Black Workshop at Proximity Brewing Company
Free RTP Business Rockstar Connect Networking Event at Sheraton Imperial Hotel
Sweet Social: Auntie's African Ice Cream at The Durham Hotel
6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Pickle at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
7 p.m.
Bottle Swap: Homebrew Club at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company
Skip The Small Talk: Speed Friending Event at Fullsteam Brewery
Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire Brewing
Karaoke Night at Mavericks Smokehouse
Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
3rd Wednesday Jazz Jam Session at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen
Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill
8 p.m.
Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Trivia Night at Bull McCabe's
Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery
The Weeks at Motorco Music Hall
Blends With Friends at The Pinhook

Thursday, May 16

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 7:30-8 a.m. - Bike Durham: Bike to Work
• 12-2 p.m. - Taking Back Thursday: Sheila Casalett

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. -Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Thursday Trivia with Nick

8:30 a.m.
Harnessing the Power of AI to Ensure Equitable HR Practices at RTI Holden Building
9:30 a.m.
Guide Supported Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding at Eno River
12:15 p.m.
Midday Meander: A Strolling Conversation at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
3 p.m.
Guided Museum Tour at 21c Museum Hotels Durham
5 p.m.
Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi
Righteous Roots Reggae Show at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
5:30 p.m.
Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
6 p.m.
Queer Trivia at Arcana
Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works
6:15 p.m.
Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.
AfterHours: Science of Beer at Museum of Life and Science
Line Dance Classes at Mystic Farm and Distillery
Space Code Youth Open Mic at NorthStar Church of the Arts
Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
7 p.m.
Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom
Bimbé Cypher at CCB Plaza
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Congress Social Bar
Duke Baseball vs UNC at Jack Coombs Field
Summer Jazz Jam (Curated by Al Strong) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery
Al Strong Presents Jazz on the Roof at The Durham Hotel
7:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz / Armand Lenchek & Carter Minor at The Blue Note Grill
Pillow Talk: Speed Dating and Conversations About Sex / Sexuality at The Pinhook
8 p.m.
Weekly Single Mingle at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Trivia at Fullsteam Brewery
Danny Lopriore at Motorco Music Hall
9 p.m.
DJ Halo Presents: No Requests at Rubies on Five Points
9:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night at The Tavern

Friday, May 17

Events at Atomic Empire

• 6:30 p.m. - Lorcana: Ursula’s Return Release Event
• 6:30 p.m. - Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Draft

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: La Republica Taco Truck
• 8-11 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy

Events at Mettlesome

• 7:30-9 p.m. - Wit: An Improv Comedy Game Show
• 9-10 p.m. - Hush Hush

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• 6:45 p.m. - Lindy Hop Lesson + Dance
• 7:30 p.m. - Djam
• 9:30 p.m. - Bachata Dance Night

Events at The Blue Note Grill

• 6-8 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
• 9:15 p.m. - The Beautiful People Club

10 a.m.
Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee
12 p.m.
Co-Working Social at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
4 p.m.
Late Spring Tree Ramble at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
5 p.m.
Guided Museum Tours at 21c Museum Hotels Durham
Food Truck Friday at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
5:30 p.m.
LOJO: Log Off, Jam On at Boxyard RTP
6 p.m.
Aly J & Kevin Clark and Tarot with Kathleen at Arcana
Third Friday Art Walk at Downtown Durham
Friday Night Makes at Durham Arts Council
May Third Friday at Durham Arts Council
Counterpoints Exhibition Reception at Durham Bottling Co.
Third Friday at Golden Belt Arts
Duke Baseball vs UNC at Jack Coombs Field
Screenprint Roundup at The Fruit
The Patio Dance Parties : Clueless Fridays at Unscripted Durham
6:30 p.m.
Kayla Waters (Hosted by Marcus Anderson) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
7 p.m.
Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ at Beer Study Durham
Early Show: John Howie Jr. / Ramona and The Holy Smokes at The Pinhook
7:30 p.m.
Evening Eno Exploration Paddle at Eno River
Evan Ringel & Ariel Pocock at Sharp 9 Gallery
8 p.m.
Pass the Aux at Boricua Soul
Stereo Reveries at DSSOLVR Durham
Karaoke! at Fullsteam Brewery
Cheekface at Motorco Music Hall
Dance Blues Friday at Studio 5
9 p.m.
Kayla Waters (Hosted by Marcus Anderson) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
10 p.m.
The Floor: Special Guest THEYDYLIKE at Rubies on Five Points

Saturday, May 18

Events at Atomic Empire

• 11 a.m. - Pokémon TCG: League Cup
• 1 p.m. - Lorcana: Ursula’s Return Release Event
• 2 p.m. - Game Designers of North Carolina Meetup

Events at Boxyard RTP 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Will & Well: Grand Opening

• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Saturdaze: DJ k.ward

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 1-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Death By Taco
• 3-7 p.m. - 3rd Saturday Vintage + Maker Market
• 5-9 p.m. - Home Brewed: CNOTE Art Spectacular

Distillery Tours and Tastings at Liberty & Plenty

• Every Saturday, 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Events at Mettlesome

• 7:30-8:30 p.m. - House Party
• 8:30-9:30 p.m. - Harold Night
• 9:30-10:30 p.m. - Mint Condition Standup Showcase

Events at The Fruit

• 5-8 p.m. - Menace To Society Album Listening Party
• 7:30-10 p.m. - HUMP! Film Festival
• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Puro Perreo Pari

Events at The Pinhook

• 7:30 p.m. - Boogie Burly Nights... A Groovy 70s Show
• 10:30 p.m. - Drake and Friends 2

Guided Walking Tours with Triangle Adventures

• 2 p.m. - Downtown Durham Walking Tour
• 4 p.m. - Durham African American History Tour
• 6 p.m. - Downtown Durham True Crime Tour

7 a.m.
Lookin For A Cure at Bull City Running Company-South
8 a.m.
Durham Farmers' Market at Durham Central Park
parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park
9 a.m.
South Durham Farmers' Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center
9:30 a.m.
Guide Supported Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding at Eno River
10 a.m.
Pop Up Record Show at Beer Durham
Durham's Home Goods Market at Black Wall St Gardens
Bear Awareness Week at Museum of Life and Science
10:30 a.m.
Mother's Day Brunch at The Durham Hotel
11 a.m.
Battle of the Blades 2024 at Historic Durham Athletic Park
12 p.m.
Springtime Outdoor Market at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works
Preservation Durham Annual Home Tour: The Rambling Ranch at Orchard Park Picnic Shelter
1 p.m.
Duke Baseball vs UNC at Jack Coombs Field
Say It With Glass Workshop - Sam Nguyen at Moon Dog Meadery
Bimbé Celebration at Rock Quarry Park
2 p.m.
Closing Reception — Dan Gottlieb: Figure Ground at Craven Allen Gallery
Durham "Bullpen" Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt! at Fullsteam Brewery
3 p.m.
A Beautiful Noise Spring Concert by the Common Woman Chorus at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Peter Pan at The Carolina Theatre
4 p.m.
Family Fun Saturday: May Flowers at Guglhupf Restaurant
5 p.m.
Rooftops and Alleyways Community Canvas Wall Brawl at Dashi
Durham Blues & Brews Festival at Durham Central Park
Hops & Blues at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
6 p.m.
The Moon Unit and Tarot with Emily at Arcana
Peter Pan at The Carolina Theatre
6:30 p.m.
Kayla Waters (Hosted by Marcus Anderson) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
7 p.m.
A Beautiful Noise Spring Concert by the Common Woman Chorus at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Crones of Anarchy: Blues, Rock, Americana at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen
7:30 p.m.
Jim Ketch Swingtet at Sharp 9 Gallery
Big Birthday Dance Party: Combo Platter with 2 Sides at The Blue Note Grill
8:15 p.m.
BBYMUTHA: Sleep Paralysis Tour 2024 at Motorco Music Hall
9 p.m.
Kayla Waters (Hosted by Marcus Anderson) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
10 p.m.
Fortune Factory Presents: Taurus Dance Party at Rubies on Five Points

Sunday, May 19

Events at Atomic Empire

• 11:30 a.m. - Star Wars: Shatterpoint Tournament
• 12 p.m. - Battletech Campaign Day
• 1 p.m. - Lorcana: Ursula’s Return Release Event

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 2-4 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Casey
• 4-8 p.m. - The Blood Connection Blood Drive

10 a.m.
Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's
10:30 a.m.
Al Strong Presents Jazz Brunch at Alley Twenty Six
12 p.m.
Preservation Durham Annual Home Tour: The Rambling Ranch at Orchard Park Picnic Shelter
Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors Durham
Supernatural Sunday - Psychic Affair + Healers Market at Weldon Mills Distillery
Farmers Market at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
12:15 p.m.
Public Tour at Duke Chapel
2 p.m.
Hillandale Golf Beginner Clinic at Hillandale Golf Course
3:30 p.m.
Davis Dance Company Spring Recital 2024 at The Carolina Theatre
4 p.m.
Showings at Scripps: Miguel Gutierrez at ADF's Samuel H. Scripps Studios
Carmina Burana at Baldwin Auditorium
Día de las Madres Kermes at El Futuro’s Therapeutic Green Space
String Break at Fullsteam Brewery
6 p.m.
Emma Jane's EP Release Show and Tarot with Joy at Arcana
Davis Dance Company Spring Recital 2024 at The Carolina Theatre
6:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night at Moon Dog Meadery
7 p.m.
DPW Limit Break at Durham Convention Center

Running Art Exhibit

Hometown (Inherited): Ten Year Retrospective at The Fruit

• This project examines the changing landscape of our city through a series of forty mixed media pieces the artist has created since 2014.
• Third Friday openings on Apr 19 and May 17, 6-9 p.m.
• Drop-in by appointment and Wednesdays 4-7 p.m.
• Free admission

Dan Gottlieb: Figure Ground at Craven Allen Gallery

• Each piece begins as a photograph, which is then printed on acrylic and worked with a variety of paints and compounds to create a unique surface.
• Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 18
• Free admission

Constellations: 40 Years of Explorations within Sacred Geometry by Steven Ferlauto at Horse & Buggy Press and Friends

• Sacred Geometry is an ancient field of physics whose equations are expressed through shape. Shape is a way to explore the universal fabric of our existence.
• Sat, May 4 - Sat, June 1
• Free admission

It Ain’t All Black And White at DAG Truist Gallery

• It Ain’t All Black and White is a photography exhibition that encourages us to consider emotions such as serenity, apprehension, yearning, and more.
• Captured by 11 dynamic photographers dedicated to documenting the fullness and complexity of Black life, this exhibition offers each of us an opportunity to see ourselves with renewed attention.
• Thu, Apr 25 - Sun, June 2

María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is a monographic exhibition of a visionary voice in photography, immersive installation, painting and performance.
• Thu, Feb 15 - Sun, Jun 9
• Every week, Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.
• Free admission

Counterpoints at Durham Bottling Co.

• Counterpoints is a curated showcase of local AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) artists, delving into the convergence of AAPI identity and mental health. Inspired by the intricate layers of musical counterpoint, its purpose is to weave together diverse narratives and confront the stigma surrounding mental health within our communities.
• Wed, May 1 - Sun, June 16
• Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cameron Elyse's Divine Nine Legacy Memoir Exhibition at Hayti Heritage Center

• The Divine Nine Legacy Memoir delves deep into the history of the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) or "Divine Nine," a collective of nine Greek Letter organizations founded on May 10th, 1930.
• These organizations were born out of the necessity to provide a voice for Black American students within the collegiate space. United by principles of service, community, brotherhood, and sisterhood, the Divine Nine work collectively to uplift society through acts of service to underserved areas across the nation.
• Fri, Apr 19 - Sat, June 1
• Free admission

The retail property located at 40 West 37th Street in Midtown Manhattan was recently leased for a total of 2,850 square feet at an asking rent of $127 per square foot. The landlord, Roy Kim of Park Ridge International Inc., secured Imperial Orchid Sushi as the tenant for the retail space.

Summary of transaction details:

• Property Type: Retail
• Transaction Amount: Not specified
• Landlord: Roy Kim - Park Ridge International Inc.
• Tenant: Imperial Orchid Sushi
• Landlord's Representatives: Elena Ivanova, Christopher Okada, & Avery Reavill - Okada & Company
• Tenant's Representatives: Amanda Malekhedayat & Jeff Geoghegan - KSR

The deal was facilitated by Elena Ivanova, Christopher Okada, Avery Reavill, Amanda Malekhedayat, and Jeff Geoghegan, representing the landlord and tenant respectively in the retail lease transaction. The collaborative efforts of these individuals played a vital role in finalizing the lease agreement for this prime retail space in Midtown Manhattan.
Learn More: Imperial Orchid Sushi Leases Retail Space At 40 West 37th Street

Hi everyone. I've been sending some emails and texts introducing myself to landlords but haven't gotten any responses back yet for even a viewing of their rental. I'm wondering if you have any advice for how I can fix my introductory message to better appeal to landlords? Thanks!
Here's my message:
Hello,
I saw your rental ad on Craigslist and am interested in renting your basement suite in _________ and wanted to introduce myself as a prospective tenant.
My name is _________ and I am currently pursuing further education in _______. After completing my undergraduate degree several years ago in _________, I have since decided to transition into a new career path.
While I am not currently employed as I am in school, I have saved from my previous work experiences, ensuring that I am financially capable of meeting all rental obligations.
,
Moreover, I am fortunate to have a reliable rent cosigneguarantor, _________, who earns an annual income of $160,000 and has agreed to co-sign the lease and is legally committed to ensure rental payments will be fully paid.
I have all the necessary documentation regarding ______'s proof of income, employment status, credit check, ID cards, and other information, as well as my own documents such as bank statements showing proof of funds, credit check, and ID, ready to go in a Google Drive link to send over if you are interested in having me as prospective tenant.
Since this is my first time moving out, I do not have previous landlord references. However, to reassure you of my commitment and reliability, I am ready to pay three months' rent in advance. My desired move-in date is between now and June 1st, 2024.
Additionally, I would like to mention that I am single and not in a relationship, and I do not have any dependants or pets. I also do not currently own a vehicle. Furthermore, I am a non-smoker, do not vape, do not consume drugs, do not smoke weed, do not consume alcohol, and do not engage in parties or loud gatherings.
I am excited about the opportunity to potentially become a tenant at your lovely home. Thank you for taking the time to read this and considering my application. I am available at your earliest convenience for a viewing or further discussion.
Sincerely,
__________

An industrial property spanning 12,800 square feet located at 820 West Sandy Lake Road in Coppell was leased in a transaction. The asset, built in 2005, was part of a deal facilitated by Holt Lunsford Commercial. The landlord, Mark Gabbay of LaSalle Investment Management, negotiated with the tenant, Sky Elements CTC, in the northern-central area of the metroplex.

Summary of transaction details:

• Property Type: Industrial
• Transaction Amount: Not specified
• Asset Type: Industrial
• Address: 820 West Sandy Lake Road
• Market: Coppell
• Landlord: Mark Gabbay - LaSalle Investment Management
• Tenant: Sky Elements CTC
• Landlord's Rep: Andrew Gilbert & Keaton Brice - Holt Lunsford Commercial
• Tenant's Rep: Kurt North - North Pointe Commercial Realty

Holt Lunsford Commercial played a key role in brokering the deal for the industrial property. Andrew Gilbert and Keaton Brice represented the landlord, LaSalle Investment Management, in the lease negotiations at 820 West Sandy Lake Road. On the other side, Kurt North from North Pointe Commercial Realty served as the tenant's representative, ensuring the smooth completion of the transaction.
Learn More: Sky Elements CTC Leases 12,800 SF Industrial Property In Coppell

The industrial property at 70 East Willow Street in Millburn spans 53,500 square feet, featuring 4,000 square feet of offices, 16-foot ceilings, 10 tailboards, and heavy power. Situated on 2.3 acres, the property is strategically located near Interstate 78 and the New Jersey Turnpike.

Summary of transation details:

• Property Type: Industrial
• Transaction Amount: Not provided
• Address: 70 East Willow Street
• Market: Millburn
• Landlord: Binyan Realty Corp.
• Tenant: Voyo Popovic - Piece of Cake Moving & Storage

David Blitt and Steve Bussel from Bussel Realty represented the landlord, Binyan Realty Corp., in the lease transaction. On the other hand, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage was represented by Pinn Realty. The tenant, Voyo Popovic, aims to enhance their services for clients within the New York tri-state region with this 53,500 square feet lease.
Learn More: Piece Of Cake Moving & Storage Leases Industrial Space In Millburn For Operations

I am a single mom (and currently a student). I have a variety of guaranteed incomes sources (over 1k a month in CPP widows benefits, child tax benefit, another few years worth of osap grants/scholarships, part time income from working for Instacart). My income per month equals out to over 5k a month not including osap grants which I receive every four months. I also have parents who are 100% willing to co-sign a lease for me, or even sign a lease and just list me as the tenant. I know my income sources aren’t ideal, but I have never struggled to pay my rent. I have the most positive landlord reference I could’ve asked for from my current landlord of 4 years.
My credit took a big hit after my husband died and I feel like this is where all my issues are coming from. It doesn’t seem like ANYWHERE will accept a co-signeanother person taking responsibility for the lease despite my parents having ample income/great credit/home owners. Property managers won’t even review my co-signers, they just say they don’t accept applications from anyone other than the tenant. Is this a new thing where co-signers are just outdated and aren’t seen favourably anymore? Or is this just an Oshawa issue. Thanks so much for any help.

We are in NJ. We bought a house and have to break the lease. Our rent was $2300. We renewed lease for $2300 for another year. In the event of breaking the lease, we have to pay rent until a new tenant is available.
But the landlord increased rent to $2900 for the new tenants. Is that acceptable? Because this makes leasing harder to find new tenants.
Also, the house was not maintained properly by the landlord. Carpets are older and there is water damage. This could affect the lease by new tenants.
What are our options at this point?

My tenant has been late on rent payment for over a year. I normally don’t mind because he pays within the month but I lost my job so I don’t have as much extra money just lying around anymore.
Each month I’ve had to remind him to send rent and I also include “please send the $50 late fee along with rent that’s included in the lease agreement.” He has never once sent the late fee.
I’ve incurred overdraft fees as a result because I have a separate account for this from my personal account. I’m not planning on renewing his lease when it expires. Am I allowed to deduct the late fees he owes from his security deposit? I’m not trying to be an ass I just wanna recover the overdraft fees.

Hello!
First ever Reddit post and hoping to get some good advice. I live in Michigan and My apartment complex sent out the following email on May 9th
“We are writing to bring to your attention some important changes regarding your utility charges. As per your renewal letter; water, gas and sewage charges will now be based on usage and will be reflected on your account accordingly.
Please be aware that these charges may fluctuate monthly based on your usage. However, in many cases, this new system can result in lower utility bills compared to the standard charges you were previously paying. It's essential to monitor your accounts for these charges, as they will now be included in your monthly rent payment and are subject to eviction for non-payment.
We understand that this is a significant change, and as such, we will offer leniency for this month as you adjust to the new water and sewage billing system”
The lease we signed had a base rate for utilities of $50 our lease will not be up until September 2024. They have not sent out an addendum to our lease as of today. They state giving leniency upon payment this month however I was under the impression that any changes like this needed a 30 day notice wouldn’t that push the start date back until atleast July 1st? Do they have to give us a 30 day notice? If they do not provide one what are good next steps?